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Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
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| Duke of Burgundy | |
| Reign | 1218–1272 |
| Predecessor | Odo III |
| Successor | Robert II |
| Born | 9 March 1213 Villaines-en-Duesmois |
| Died | 27 October 1272 (aged 59) France |
| Spouse | Yolande of Dreux Beatrice of Navarre |
| Issue Detail |
Odo, Count of Nevers John, Lord of Bourbon Adelaide, Duchess of Brabant Robert II, Duke of Burgundy Isabella, Queen of Germany |
| House | House of Burgundy |
| Father | Odo III, Duke of Burgundy |
| Mother | Alice of Vergy |
Hugh IV of Burgundy (born March 9, 1213 – died October 27, 1272) was an important ruler. He was the Duke of Burgundy for a very long time, from 1218 to 1272. Later in his life, he also held the title of King of Thessalonica. Hugh was the son of Odo III, Duke of Burgundy and Alice of Vergy.
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Hugh's Family Life
Hugh IV married two times during his life. His first wife was Yolande of Dreux. They married when Hugh was 16 and Yolande was 17. Later, when Hugh was 45, he married Beatrice of Navarre.
Children with Yolande of Dreux
Hugh and Yolande had five children:
- Margaret (born in the 1230s – died 1277). She became the Lady of Molinot. Margaret married two times. Her first husband was William III, lord of Mont St Jean. Her second husband was Guy VI, viscount of Limoges.
- Odo (1230–1266). He married Countess Matilda II of Nevers.
- John (1231–1268). He married Agnes of Dampierre. Their daughter, Beatrice, inherited the region of Bourbon.
- Adelaide. She married Duke Henry III of Brabant.
- Robert II (1248–1306). He became the next Duke of Burgundy after his father.
Hugh and Beatrice had five children:
- Hugh. He became the viscount of Avallon.
- Margaret. She was the lady of Vitteaux and married John I of Chalon-Arlay.
- Joan. She became a nun.
- Beatrice (around 1260–1329). She was the lady of Grignon and married Hugh XIII of Lusignan.
- Isabella. She married King Rudolf I of Germany.
Hugh's Early Life and Rule
Hugh's father, Odo III, died in 1218 during a conflict called the War of the Succession of Champagne. This meant Hugh became Duke of Burgundy at a very young age.
At first, Hugh was against the rule of Blanche of Castile in the County of Champagne. In 1229, he changed his mind and joined a group of rebels. This led to some disagreements with Theobald IV, Count of Champagne.
In 1237, Hugh made an important deal with John l'Antique de Chalon. He traded the area of Salon for the counties of Chalon and Auxonne. This deal made the Duchy of Burgundy bigger. It also helped the local economy because the wine trade in the region grew a lot.
Hugh and the Crusades
Hugh IV took part in several Crusades. These were religious wars where European Christians tried to take back control of the Holy Land.
Joining the Barons' Crusade
In 1239, Hugh joined the Barons' Crusade. This crusade was led by King Theobald I of Navarre and supported by Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor. During this journey, Hugh and some other nobles wanted to fight the Muslims, even though King Theobald and the military leaders advised against it.
Hugh soon realized that fighting was not a good idea. He decided to leave and go to Ascalon with Walter IV, Count of Brienne and a few others. This helped him avoid a terrible defeat at the Battle of Gaza.
After King Theobald left for France, Richard of Cornwall arrived. Hugh decided to work with Richard. They helped rebuild the city of Ascalon and made a peace agreement with Egypt in 1241. After this, Hugh returned home to Burgundy.
The Seventh Crusade
In May 1249, Hugh arrived in Cyprus and joined King Louis IX of France on the Seventh Crusade. During the siege of Mansurah, Hugh led one part of the army, while the King of France led the other.
Hugh was captured along with King Louis IX during the retreat of Fariskur in 1250. This happened after a sergeant betrayed them. Hugh was held prisoner until March 1252 before he could return home.
Becoming King of Thessalonica
In 1266, Hugh met with Baldwin II, Latin Emperor. Baldwin sold Hugh the title of king of Thessalonica. In return, Hugh was supposed to help Baldwin get back his lost lands. However, Thessalonica had been taken by Epirus over 40 years earlier.
The deal said that if Hugh did not help Baldwin, the title would go to Charles I of Anjou. But the planned invasion never happened. Pope Gregory X stopped any attempts to invade. This was because Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos promised to unite the churches, which turned out to be a false promise.
The Eighth Crusade
In 1270, Hugh joined the Eighth Crusade. However, after King Louis IX died during this crusade, Hugh decided to return home.
Hugh's Final Years
Hugh IV passed away on October 27, 1272, when he was 60 years old. He died in Villaines-en-Duesmois, France. The exact place where he was buried is not known.
See also
In Spanish: Hugo IV de Borgoña para niños
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Hugh IV, Duke of Burgundy
House of Burgundy
Cadet branch of the Capetian dynasty
Born: 9 March 1213 Died: 27 October 1272 |
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| Preceded by Odo III |
Duke of Burgundy 1218–1272 |
Succeeded by Robert II |
